3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 1372
Special Issue Editor
Interests: rapid prototyping; 3D digitalization; mechanical testing; injection molding of plastic parts; temperature stability of polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The “3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition” Special Issue aims to cover a wide range of topics related to the utilization of 3D printing and molding techniques in polymeric materials. It intends to explore innovative approaches, applications, and advancements in the field of polymeric material manufacturing through 3D printing and molding processes. The submissions expected for this Special Issue include research articles, reviews, and studies focusing on the following aspects:
- Novel 3D printing processes and molding techniques for polymer applications.
- Comparative studies between traditional molding techniques and 3D printing methods.
- Studies on the properties of 3D-printed and molded polymers. New techniques for measuring the static and dynamic behavior of 3D-printed structures and molded components.
- Applications of 3D-printed molds in various industries.
- Health and environmental considerations related to the 3D printing of polymeric materials.
By encompassing these diverse topics, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current trends, challenges, and advancements in the field of 3D printing and molding of polymeric materials.
Dr. Aleš Mizera
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- 3D printing
- molding techniques
- polymeric materials
- material manufacturing
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